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A person leading a small group of people through a green forest path.

liderazgo

lee-der-AHS-go

nounmB1
leadership?The role or ability to lead a group
Also:headship?The state of being the person in charge,command?The power or quality of leading others

📝 In Action

Ella demostró un gran liderazgo durante la crisis.

B1

She showed great leadership during the crisis.

El equipo necesita un nuevo liderazgo para ganar.

B1

The team needs new leadership to win.

Bajo su liderazgo, la empresa creció mucho.

B2

Under his leadership, the company grew a lot.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dirección (direction/management)
  • mando (command/authority)
  • jefatura (headship)

Antonyms

  • subordinación (subordination)

Common Collocations

  • ejercer el liderazgo – to exercise leadership
  • habilidades de liderazgo – leadership skills
  • falta de liderazgo – lack of leadership

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Ending

Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard rule of being a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

The '-azgo' Pattern

The ending '-azgo' is often used in Spanish to turn a person's role into a concept or status, similar to how English uses '-ship' in 'leadership' or 'friendship'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Person vs. Concept

Mistake: "Using 'el liderazgo' to refer to a person."

Correction: Use 'el líder' for the person and 'el liderazgo' for the concept or the position.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use it Professionally

This is a great word to use in your CV or LinkedIn profile to talk about your management experience.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: liderazgo

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'He has great leadership skills' in Spanish?

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Word Family

líder(leader) - noun
liderar(to lead) - verb
liderado(led/guided) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'liderazgo' used for both men and women?

Yes. While the word itself is always masculine (el liderazgo), it refers to the quality or position of any leader, regardless of their gender.

Can I use 'liderazgo' to mean 'the management' of a company?

Yes, it is common to use 'el liderazgo' to refer to the group of people leading an organization or the way they are running it.